Trump (R) is considering an Executive Order to Block State Artificial intelligence (AI) Laws, as the White House pushes for a Federal Framework on the Technology. The Order would direct Attorney General Pam Bondi (R) to establish a Task Force focused on Challenging State AI Measures and seek to Restrict some Federal Funding to States who Pass Laws that are deemed “Onerous,” according to a Draft.
It would also Direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to issue a Policy Statement on how a Law Prohibiting Unfair and Deceptive Practices, would Apply to AI Models and how it could Preempt State AI Laws. “We remain in the earliest days of this technological revolution and are still in a race with adversaries for supremacy within it,” the Draft Order reads. “Our national security demands that we win this race.”
“To win, American AI companies must be free to innovate without cumbersome regulation,” it continues. “But State legislatures have introduced over 1,000 AI bills that threaten to undermine that innovative culture.” When asked to Confirm the Accuracy of the Draft Order, a White House Official said: “Until officially announced by the WH, discussion about potential executive orders is speculation.”
Trump and Fellow Republicans have Battled over a Federal Moratorium on State AI Laws since the Start of Trump’s Second Term. After forging an Alliance with Top Silicon Valley Conservatives during His 2024 Campaign, Trump has Embraced the Tech Industry and its calls for loose AI Regulation. Trump and like-minded Republicans have Strongly Opposed State Proposals meant to address the Technological and Societal Risks of AI, particularly those enacted by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA).
Trump and GOP Leaders attempted to include a Federal Ban on State AI Laws in Trump’s Major Tax-Cut Bill. But the Provision was Removed amid Backlash from Tech-Skeptical Conservatives, such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA, 14th District), who Threatened to Tank Trump’s Signature Bill over the Policy.
After forging an Alliance with Top Silicon Valley Conservatives during his 2024 campaign, Trump has embraced the tech industry and its calls for loose AI regulation. The president and like-minded Republicans have strongly opposed State Proposals, meant to address the Technological and Societal Risks of AI, particularly those enacted by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).
Trump and GOP Leaders attempted to include a Federal Ban on State AI Laws in Trump's major Tax-Cut Bill. But the Provision was Removed amid Backlash from Tech-Skeptical Conservatives, such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who Threatened to Tank Trump’s Signature Bill over the Policy. The Debate over an AI Moratorium Reignited this week, after Punchbowl News Reported that House Republican Leaders were considering adding a Provision that would Block State AI Measures to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Lawmakers on both sides of the Aisle, pushed back on the Potential Provision, with Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) Vowing to Block what He described as a “Poison Pill” and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) suggesting it “shows what money can do.” Alabama Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) also urged Congress to Drop the Push for a Moratorium.
“This summer I led 20 GOP governors to pressure Congress to vote down its 10 year prohibition on state-level AI regulations — protecting Arkansas’ AI child-exploitation ban and other commonsense safeguards,” She wrote on the Social Platform X. “Now isn’t the time to backtrack. Drop the preemption plan now and protect our kids and communities.”
Trump offered His Support for the Effort late Tuesday, Arguing that “overregulation by the states” is Threatening to Undermine Investment in AI and the U.S. Economy. He suggested Lawmakers place a Provision in the Annual Defense Bill or Pass separate Legislation. “We MUST have one Federal Standard instead of a patchwork of 50 State Regulatory Regimes,” He added in a Post on Truth Social. “If we don’t, then China will easily catch us in the AI race.”
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